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Il Cortile

Long-running restaurant with a flower-filled courtyard, featuring Italian specialties & wines
Downtown
4.4$$$ & $$$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 12 pm
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ItalianPastaSeafood/FishFine Dining / UpscaleGreat selection of wines
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About

Il Cortile Evokes the Generosity, Humor and Simplicity of Italy

At Il Cortile we offer you a table d’hôte menu for lunch and dinner with a variety of delightful appetizers
to accompany your main course.

Montreal's best kept secret serving the best of Italian cuisine.

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We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac
4.4327 ratings
5★
70%
4★
9%
3★
9%
2★
12%
1★
1%

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on Google4.2 (600+)
*as of 2026-07-09
4.4327 ratings
5★
70%
4★
9%
3★
9%
2★
12%
1★
1%
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Review Summary

Il Cortile is frequently celebrated as a hidden gem in downtown Montreal, particularly for its stunning, traditional outdoor courtyard that transports guests to an authentic Italian atmosphere. Many diners praise the restaurant for its delicious food, with highlights including the gnocchi, seafood pasta, and fresh ingredients, as well as the generous portions and complimentary gestures like dessert or drinks. While experiences with the service vary, many guests highlight the attentive, warm, and professional care provided by the staff, which often makes celebrations and special events feel memorable. Although some visitors noted inconsistencies regarding service speed during busy times and occasional feedback on specific dish preparations, the overall consensus points to a welcoming venue that successfully offers a cozy and traditional European dining experience.
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Athanasios-Panagiwths
5.0

Amazing restaurant with a beautiful courtyard & delicious food.
James was polite & courteous & made our evening special.
Will definitely visit again soon.

Jun 6, 2026
on Google
KS
3.0

Very mid food especially for the price, good atmosphere, really attentive & great service from the waiter. I'm not sure why they bother with reservations since the host seem to sit my party anywhere there was an empty table (I was offered two choices - one by the door or by the back door).

Jun 6, 2026
on Google
Axelle
2.0

I'm giving this restaurant two stars for its decor, which is admittedly very pretty. However, the food wasn't very good; the pasta was almost hard & undercooked, & the sauce was so thin it was like flavored water. I really didn't like it. Furthermore, the wait was incredibly long, & not even a'sorry for the wait' was said. I think it's worth going once for the decor, but not more than that.

Jun 5, 2026
on Google
Anthony
3.0

Interesting food but terrible service. They seemed to be understaffed in the kitchen as well as with the wait staff. Poor follow up on missing orders. I got surprisingly tough shrimp. It took 2 1/2 hours for four of us to have lunch.

Jun 2, 2026
on Google
Rachel
5.0

We had a wonderful time here! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was warm & welcoming, & the service was excellent. Hicham took great care of us & made our experience even better. Highly recommend!

Jun 2, 2026
on Google
Lucas
5.0

10/10 evening that tastes like dinner with Nonna. Our waiter James made our night so incredibly special - I can't recommend this place enough; I'll be at Cortile every time I'm in town from now on.

May 31, 2026
on Google
Nadia
5.0

Nous avons été manger hier soir au Il Cortile & nous avons passé une très belle soirée. Les serveurs étaient gentils, chaleureux & attentionnés. Un merci particulier à James pour son excellent service.

La nourriture était délicieuse du début à la fin, & surtout le tiramisu qui était excellent. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir.

May 28, 2026
on Google
Hamza
5.0

Merci à mansour pour le service, toujours souriant & serviable. Je recommande le resto à 100%

May 28, 2026
on Google
Adem-Abdelmalek
5.0

Excellent service de la part de Yassine! Très professionnel, accueillant & attentif tout au long du repas. Il a pris le temps de s'assurer que tout était parfait & son attitude chaleureuse a vraiment rendu l'expérience agréable. Service rapide & impeccable, merci encore Yassine!

May 20, 2026
on Google
Sabrina
5.0

Impeccable service de Yassine ! Attentif , serviable , connait son menu & nous a offert un service très agréable !

May 20, 2026
on Google
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